[Pljava-dev] Help install on Windows

Thomas Hallgren wrote:

> Stanislaw,
>
>> Windows XP Professional + PostgreSQL 8.0.1
>> I can't understand how to install the PlJava. UserGuide is not
>> understandable for me :(
>>
>>
> The userguide doesn't say much about how you get started. Take a look
> here instead (this link is avaiable as "release notes" on the front
> page):
>
> http://gborg.postgresql.org/project/pljava/genpage.php?readme
>
> In short, on Windows with PostgreSQL 8.0.1 you should do the following:
>
> 1. Get the binary distribution of PL/Java for your platform. Unzip it
> into a directory of your own choice.
>
> 2. Edit the postgresql.conf in your database directory. Set the
> following options
> (substitute <pljava installation> for the directory where you
> installed PL/Java):
> dynamic_library_path = '$libdir:<pljava installation>'
> custom_variable_classes = 'pljava'
> pljava.classpath = <pljava installation>/pljava.jar
>
> 3. Install a Java Runtime (or Development Kit) if you have not done
> that already.
>
> 4. Set the path that the postmaster.exe will use so that it contains
> the location of your JRE binaries, i.e.
> set PATH=%PATH%;<jre installation>/bin;<jre installation>/bin/client.
>
> Note that if you're using a development kit, the <jre installation>
> will be under the directory named "jre"
>
> Now you're all set to go.
>
> A better install instruction is on its way. Don't hesitate to convey
> if you have suggestions on its contents.

Oh, one more thing. Substitute all '/' for '\' of course. And in the
postgresql.conf, you must actually use \\ (double backslash) since the
backslash in itself is treated as an escape character.

Regards,
Thomas Hallgren